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TRIMUI Could Be Working On A Clamshell Handheld

TRIMUI Could Be Working On A Clamshell Handheld
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TRIMUI are moving at full speed recently, after launching the TRIMUI Smart Pro S, teasing the Brick Pro with dual analogue sticks and now leaks suggest there's another handheld in the works.

Images were revealed on the /SBCGaming sub-reddit, a popular one for handheld news, leaks and reviews.

A user by the name of Qink001 shared three concept images of the TRIMUI "Flip" and shared that it features a 4.7" display, if it becomes a reality.

Credit: Qink001

The images shown look very similar to the Retroid Pocket Flip, but with a few of TRIMUI's modern, yet minimal design characteristics.

The extra function buttons on the face will certainly come in handy, but I know that some people like their function buttons well hidden so as not to over-crowd the device.

When shut, you can see from the images that the USB-C port is on the front chin, which is certainly a unique place to put it; the same goes for the on/off switch.

Credit: Qink001

I think this is what TRIMUI wanted to do, something different, especially with the big sliding on/off button, which I think many will like, if it doesn't get in the way of your fingers.

The front speakers also look like they're on the front too, unless it's ventilation and i'll be honest, that's bad placement as that's where a users hands will be resting.

There are small markings on the lid too, if i had to guess that could be underlying LEDs, again to give it that TRIMUI look, but im likely wrong here, they could just be random markings, like on the back of the device too.

Credit: Qink001

Overall, if this is true and TRIMUI price it right while making it look unique this could do well. There's a lot of clamshell hype right now so sticking out of the crowd will be difficult, but if anyone can do it it's TRIMUI.

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Brandon Saltalamacchia profile image Brandon Saltalamacchia
Brandon is the founder of Retro Dodo and has loved gaming ever since his mother bought him Pokemon Yellow for the Game Boy in the late 90's. Now he writes about his passions for gaming and collecting.